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areas across from japan. the evacuation order is voluntary but the reason is being given for the expansion of the evacuation. the state department is also still advising americans to avoid travel to japan. >>> this morning the state department says there are 11 americans missing and the northern area of japan following last week's quake and tsunami. one of those missing includes virginia native taylor anderson. she lived and worked where she taught english in japan. a 15-foot tsunami surge reached the city where but her parents say her school and apartment building re still standing. now the couple is hoping for the bests as they wait for any word on their date daughter. >> she just loved that country. she loves the people, she loves the culture. >> you wake up every day thinking this is the day we'll find her. >> taylor's parents are now searching the internet to find any information that might lead them to their daughter. stay with us for the latest on the crisis in japan. our website we have the latest new
areas across from japan. the evacuation order is voluntary but the reason is being given for the expansion of the evacuation. the state department is also still advising americans to avoid travel to japan. >>> this morning the state department says there are 11 americans missing and the northern area of japan following last week's quake and tsunami. one of those missing includes virginia native taylor anderson. she lived and worked where she taught english in japan. a 15-foot tsunami...
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, people we know back in japan. i am honored i am able to help out. >> it is based in japan south of tokyo. they were in singapore when the quake hit. when they got word they immediately loaded up on supplies and prepared no go back. >>> happening right now community leaders are getting ready to meet this morning to start coordinating fund raising efforts for earthquake victims in japan. the group has already started to accept donations. people in the bay area wait for word on their loved ones in the quake zone. >> my brother, we are waiting. god is very upset, that is what i feel. >> the japanese cultural community center also tells us the local japanese con sew lat wanting information. we'll go live for more on the fund raising meeting taking place this morning. >>> a hardware store is also doing their part to help the victims of the earthquake and tsunami. south hampton road set a $25,000 goal and the store will match any donation for a total of $50,000. the owner says customers gave more than one thousand dollar
, people we know back in japan. i am honored i am able to help out. >> it is based in japan south of tokyo. they were in singapore when the quake hit. when they got word they immediately loaded up on supplies and prepared no go back. >>> happening right now community leaders are getting ready to meet this morning to start coordinating fund raising efforts for earthquake victims in japan. the group has already started to accept donations. people in the bay area wait for word on...
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it's on our special japan quake session. >>> the nuclear crisis in japan is bringing back memories of those who lived through the three mile island accident. the man who served as pennsylvania's governor at the time, said one of the biggest difficulties during the crisis was the lack of communication. >> we had to rely on land lines, and they frequently were jammed and went down. even the hotlines i had connecting myself with president carter went dead several types. it was terribly frustrating. >> nuclear experts believe the damage at japan will be worse than the damage left behind at three mile island. >>> this weekend marks the anniversary of the invasion of iraq. 800 anti-war protesters marched yesterday demanding troops be brought home. before the march, the large crowd took part in a rally at u.n. plaza. >> this is the anniversary of the iraq war, and it's ironic that this point, there's one more intervention added to other interventions that have happened, that has had catastrophic results for the people in the middle east. >> following the rally and march, the antiar war prote
it's on our special japan quake session. >>> the nuclear crisis in japan is bringing back memories of those who lived through the three mile island accident. the man who served as pennsylvania's governor at the time, said one of the biggest difficulties during the crisis was the lack of communication. >> we had to rely on land lines, and they frequently were jammed and went down. even the hotlines i had connecting myself with president carter went dead several types. it was...
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. >>> plus -- the highest levels of radiation level detected yet in the sea water in japan. "mornings on 2" begins right now. >>> well, good morning to you. welcome to "mornings on 2." i'm dave clark. >> good morning. i'm tori campbell. it's wednesday, march 30th. >>> we want to go straight to sal about a fire that you are calling pesky is keeping roads closed. >> that's right, tori. we do have some closures in the area. these are live pictures of firefighters on the roof. it looks like one of the trucks is up there from truck 28 on the roof of oscar's photo lob. fire was reported at 5:30. they got there and they contained it and they found some extension in the back and they had to rush in their with their ladders and hoses. they weren't able to go home as quickly as they wanted. meanwhile, brandon and 7th, that's a live picture of brandon and 7th there. they are still there and they still have a closure. it's a good area to avoid. we'll have more on this and the rest of the traffic news coming up in a few minutes. let's go back to the desk. >> thank you, sal. >>> a neighbo
. >>> plus -- the highest levels of radiation level detected yet in the sea water in japan. "mornings on 2" begins right now. >>> well, good morning to you. welcome to "mornings on 2." i'm dave clark. >> good morning. i'm tori campbell. it's wednesday, march 30th. >>> we want to go straight to sal about a fire that you are calling pesky is keeping roads closed. >> that's right, tori. we do have some closures in the area. these are live...
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despite the recent turmoil in japan. the yen and the jess corporations are seen as low risk and some believe this could push the yen higher as new construction stimulates the economy there. >>> well, president obama is getting briefed by u.s. nuclear experts about the crisis in japan. alison burns is in our washington, d.c. newsroom now with more on how the obama administration is reacting to the way japan is handling this international crisis. allison? >> reporter: u.s. officials are quoted as saying the next 24 to 48 hours are critical or the situation could be deadly for decades. this is a picture that the white house released of president obama's call with japan's prime minister. there are reports tensions are escalating between the two countries over japan's reaction to the crisis, including this helicopter waterdrop. one expert called it clueless and floundering. another key area of disagreement is the evacuation zone. japanese officials are ordering people within 12 miles of the damaged reactors to leave. u.s. off
despite the recent turmoil in japan. the yen and the jess corporations are seen as low risk and some believe this could push the yen higher as new construction stimulates the economy there. >>> well, president obama is getting briefed by u.s. nuclear experts about the crisis in japan. alison burns is in our washington, d.c. newsroom now with more on how the obama administration is reacting to the way japan is handling this international crisis. allison? >> reporter: u.s....
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when the last earthquake hit in japan. the community center raised about $600,000 in food, clothing, and money to send to japan. as soon as we heard word of the current earthquake and tsunami, we opened a fund. because it happened over the weekend, we haven't been able to gather as a group to decide what we're going to do in the future. tomorrow, we'll get together and discuss the plans we're going to have. >> that's going to include some of the business owners in the area. community members, and anyone who wants to be a part of it? >> soom of the community members will get together first, and we'll let the community know. >> reporter: have some people come to the community center trying to locate family members, or asking for help looking for family members? is the consulate involved in that as well? >> the consulate is very heavily involved. the center was immediately inundated with hundreds of calls, asking how they can help and find relatives and friends in japan. >> reporter: thank you for stepping aside, and talking
when the last earthquake hit in japan. the community center raised about $600,000 in food, clothing, and money to send to japan. as soon as we heard word of the current earthquake and tsunami, we opened a fund. because it happened over the weekend, we haven't been able to gather as a group to decide what we're going to do in the future. tomorrow, we'll get together and discuss the plans we're going to have. >> that's going to include some of the business owners in the area. community...
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sector of japan. assuming it might come across the pacific ocean, through hawaii on to the west coast. since midnight last night through this morning we've been monitoring, with all of the data information and tsunami for the state of california and the whole west coast. as of today as of 8:08 we expect impact of the tsunami waves to hit the western shores of the united states. having said that, the monitor indicates we will in the san francisco area perhaps receive about a one to two feet increase in our wave. since it's low tide and we've been working with the science and tsunami warning centers, it will only result in a higher wave than usual and not exceed our seawall. we expect that not to happen and we'll continue to monitor it, but in extra precautions that we've taken, we have closed the highway, the upper highway and lower highway as an added precaution. we've asked our citizens and visitors not to be on ocean beach, just to take that extra precaution. we have not called for an evacuation. we
sector of japan. assuming it might come across the pacific ocean, through hawaii on to the west coast. since midnight last night through this morning we've been monitoring, with all of the data information and tsunami for the state of california and the whole west coast. as of today as of 8:08 we expect impact of the tsunami waves to hit the western shores of the united states. having said that, the monitor indicates we will in the san francisco area perhaps receive about a one to two feet...
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it could take five years for japan to recover. >>> 7:18. today, the california senate holds a hearing about the lessons california can learn from california's quake and tsunami. this is part of tsunami and awareness and preparedness week. the hearing will focus on the safety of the nuclear power plants and natural gas pipelines. now, representatives from the san onofre and diablo plants will be there testifying along with nuclear safety experts and the response to the tsunami along the coastline will also be debated. >>> the man who said he debated the loma prieta earthquake is now warning people in the u.s. to -- western u.s. to expect an earthquake by the end of the back. he says the full moon and the high side is a telltale sign. >>> lawmakers have cut $14 billion from the state budget. governor brown still faces the challenge of getting a hand full of americans to put $11 billion worth of tax extensions on a june ballot. >>> a bay area man says he's ready to lead california republicans to victory after a tough yore at the bal rot -- yea
it could take five years for japan to recover. >>> 7:18. today, the california senate holds a hearing about the lessons california can learn from california's quake and tsunami. this is part of tsunami and awareness and preparedness week. the hearing will focus on the safety of the nuclear power plants and natural gas pipelines. now, representatives from the san onofre and diablo plants will be there testifying along with nuclear safety experts and the response to the tsunami along the...
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japan town here. we have our sister city and we've had strong relationships with japan for many, many years. having said that, we sent a written message to japan to the consulate's office. we have offered our assistance. we opened a -- or are using san francisco gives back which is our website that officially has information on their how citizens of san francisco can contribute to this. we're not asking people to send materials at the time. we're asking them to do monetary contributions if we can. we're gathering other corporations and others that we found -- that we found out yesterday, some of ther companies are gathering. and we'll let the japanese know we're helping. >> i don't know if you have it in your hand right now but the police commission gave you the names of finalists to be the new police chief. what are you doing with those names and are you close to making a decision? >> right. i've not had those names. i went to my office looking for them and they are not on my desk b you -- but i will
japan town here. we have our sister city and we've had strong relationships with japan for many, many years. having said that, we sent a written message to japan to the consulate's office. we have offered our assistance. we opened a -- or are using san francisco gives back which is our website that officially has information on their how citizens of san francisco can contribute to this. we're not asking people to send materials at the time. we're asking them to do monetary contributions if we...
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the people on plane most likely have a spouse serving in japan. but at least in one case, the active -- an active member of the military. the people weary from the long flight stepped off the plane from travis. many know this is the first leg of the trip. some people are traveling to memphis from here. >> i have a -- a week and a half of it increasing and there was more smoke come out of the nuclear reactor. so we decided to leave. >> we decided to because we wanted our parents to have peace of mind. >> reporter: you can hear the pets. they came over with them. rolling blackouts in tokyo and a second flight japan was supposed to arrive a around 9:00. that's been delayed until this afternoon. reporting live at travis air force base, kraig debro, ktvu channel 2 news. >> war crimes are obscene! >> this is new video out of san francisco. just a short while ago, members of the code pink organization took off their clothes outside senator feinstein's office. they are protesting the -- protesting the treatment of the wikileaks founder. he's in prison and
the people on plane most likely have a spouse serving in japan. but at least in one case, the active -- an active member of the military. the people weary from the long flight stepped off the plane from travis. many know this is the first leg of the trip. some people are traveling to memphis from here. >> i have a -- a week and a half of it increasing and there was more smoke come out of the nuclear reactor. so we decided to leave. >> we decided to because we wanted our parents to...
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we pray, japan." and american idol has their songs on itunes for donations to japan. >>> the person in danger of leaving us tonight is karen. haley, you are safe. >> talking about karen >> talking about care karen rodriquez. i talked with her life on "mornings on 2" just about an hour ago. karen told us what's next for her in her kung -- and her young career? >> i have so many opportunities in both america and latin america. i'm very excited. i can't wait to do music my own way, write my own songs. >> karen also thanked her fans for their support and she said she looks forward to -- returning to the season final i l you can watch "american idol" right here. it airs wednesdays and thursdays at 8:00 p.m. >>> 8:50 if you saw these images of a shivering dog in japan trying to help another injured dog after the shake and tsunami, you might wonder what happened to them? one is in a shelter, the other is recovering in a vet facility. animal shelters say those two animals are own i i -- are only the tip of th
we pray, japan." and american idol has their songs on itunes for donations to japan. >>> the person in danger of leaving us tonight is karen. haley, you are safe. >> talking about karen >> talking about care karen rodriquez. i talked with her life on "mornings on 2" just about an hour ago. karen told us what's next for her in her kung -- and her young career? >> i have so many opportunities in both america and latin america. i'm very excited. i can't...
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more disturbing developments about the crisis in japan. the latest on the testing of radiation levels. >>> also, how the crisis in japan is directly affecting the united states. it is 8:43. let's bring you up to date on top stories right now we're following for you. police are warning everybody, watch out for suspicious packages. after a man picking up a sunday newspaper was seriously hurt when explosives inside the paper blew up. still not clear if the victim was specifically targeted. >>> president obama will address the nation this afternoon in a televised nationwide speech at 4:30:00 p.m. he'll explain the u.s. military involvement in libya. the president's speech comes as rebels in libya are gaining momentum in their fight against qaddafi. the city of capatola is hoping funding could come soon after a second day of flooding over the weekend. the capatola city council held a meeting yesterday and declared a local state of emergency. that's the first step in getting help from fema. >>> new this morning, the united nations is observing s
more disturbing developments about the crisis in japan. the latest on the testing of radiation levels. >>> also, how the crisis in japan is directly affecting the united states. it is 8:43. let's bring you up to date on top stories right now we're following for you. police are warning everybody, watch out for suspicious packages. after a man picking up a sunday newspaper was seriously hurt when explosives inside the paper blew up. still not clear if the victim was specifically...
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why japan's prime minister said he's not optimistic. the second hour of mornings on 2 begins right now. >>> good morning. welcome back to mornings on 2. >> it is friday, march 25th. let's get right to steve. it's not just done yet. >> not quite. today will be better than yesterday. about four or five hours yesterday, that's about as strong as it gets many we have unsettled conditions but possible thundershowers as well. there's one cell hanging out between rich and and burkely. antioch had a steady rain for awhile. it's stacking up and towards concord and stretching towards the live more valley to the south bay. things continue to be very active. santa clara valley, right over highway 17. the peninsula has had scattered showers, through daly city, san francisco. we had reports of hail and into the north bay not too bad but a little line forming. santa rosa, out toward the calistoga. here's sal. >> right now traffic 237, some stop and go traffic. since it has stopped raining we've seen a dramatic improvement in the traffic. you're lookin
why japan's prime minister said he's not optimistic. the second hour of mornings on 2 begins right now. >>> good morning. welcome back to mornings on 2. >> it is friday, march 25th. let's get right to steve. it's not just done yet. >> not quite. today will be better than yesterday. about four or five hours yesterday, that's about as strong as it gets many we have unsettled conditions but possible thundershowers as well. there's one cell hanging out between rich and and...
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the service took part in a town in japan. the mass burial is considered highly unusual because custom in the country normally calls for the dead to be cremated. however, cremation centers cannot operate right now bus of oil and electricity shortages. the official death toll from the quake and tsunami now stands at over 10,000. >>> this morning, president obama is once again pfennig off criticism over his decision to use u.s. military force in libya. he made the comments in his weekly online video address. >> when innocent people are being brutalized, when someone like gaddafi threatens a bloodbath that could destabilize a region, and when the international community is prepared to come together to save many thousands of lives, then it's in our national interests to act. >> the president's comments come one week after u.s. led forces started launching missile strikes inside libya. president obama is expected to reveal more about the miss this monday. >>> overnight libyan rebels against leader moammar gaddafi announced they're
the service took part in a town in japan. the mass burial is considered highly unusual because custom in the country normally calls for the dead to be cremated. however, cremation centers cannot operate right now bus of oil and electricity shortages. the official death toll from the quake and tsunami now stands at over 10,000. >>> this morning, president obama is once again pfennig off criticism over his decision to use u.s. military force in libya. he made the comments in his weekly...
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they blame it on a shortage of parts that are built only in japan. they said it's too early to teal how long it will be affected but facilities in the united states, canada and mexico are being considered. we don't know what specific models will be affected. all 18 factories that assembly toyota and lex spules vehicles including those by group units have closed because of that earthquake and tsunami. now the good news is toyota is also announcing some of the factories will reopen for the first time since the disaster. the prius plant in western japan is set to get back to work on monday. production of two hybrid lex sols models -- lexus models will resume next week. analysts are wondering if we'll hear from the the big three automakers here in the u.s. general motors has already temporarily idled its pickup plant in shreveport, louisiana. i'm pam cook. let's go back over to tori. >>> san francisco is online to become one of the 25 global hot spots and economic power house according to the study by the mckenzie global institute. it could see the faste
they blame it on a shortage of parts that are built only in japan. they said it's too early to teal how long it will be affected but facilities in the united states, canada and mexico are being considered. we don't know what specific models will be affected. all 18 factories that assembly toyota and lex spules vehicles including those by group units have closed because of that earthquake and tsunami. now the good news is toyota is also announcing some of the factories will reopen for the first...
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to japan. american says fewer people are flying to japan since the quake and tsunami there. the affected flights originate from new york city and from dallas. american says they may reinstate the scheduled flights by the end of next month if demand returns. >>> today is the last day to help out for the san jose victims in the tsunami and earthquake quake. businesses and south bay realty company will end their campaign today. 10% of profit from the stores are go to the tsunami and the realty company is matching the amount raised. the vintage wine bar is donating 25% of its total sales. >>> this morning, s an francisco's police chief will publicly respond to the drug evidence scandal. yesterday, a judge dismissed marijuana trafficking allegations against a drug suspect after finding a videotape. the judge says that tape contradicts the reports from the three officers who searched the suspect's richmond district apartment. last night, district attorney, george gascon, issued a statement, saying he took immediate action when the first allegation surfaced. but he says this latest
to japan. american says fewer people are flying to japan since the quake and tsunami there. the affected flights originate from new york city and from dallas. american says they may reinstate the scheduled flights by the end of next month if demand returns. >>> today is the last day to help out for the san jose victims in the tsunami and earthquake quake. businesses and south bay realty company will end their campaign today. 10% of profit from the stores are go to the tsunami and the...
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. >>> in japan, no damage is being reported this morning after a strong earthquake and small tsunami. video shows buildings swaying the moment the 7.3 quake hit. there are no reports of injuries but there was a small tsunami about 30 minutes after the quake but it did not cause any damage. >>> scientists know what killed about a million sardines inside a southern california marina. beachgoers found 12 to 18-inch piles of fish along the coast at redondo beach yesterday. marin biologists say the fish probably swam in and used up all of the oxygen and died. >>> the u.s. commander in afghanistan is predicting a long and difficult summer. >>> and what was found at a local dog park that is prompting a warning to dog owners. >>> taking a live look at the big board on wall street, stocks are mix. this is the second anniversary of the start of the bull market this week. two years ago, the dow was at 6500. right now, you can see it's up 5 at 12,220. still some concerns about oil prices, which right now, are at $105 a barrel and concern about portugal's debt. the nasdaq is down 10. s&p is down 2
. >>> in japan, no damage is being reported this morning after a strong earthquake and small tsunami. video shows buildings swaying the moment the 7.3 quake hit. there are no reports of injuries but there was a small tsunami about 30 minutes after the quake but it did not cause any damage. >>> scientists know what killed about a million sardines inside a southern california marina. beachgoers found 12 to 18-inch piles of fish along the coast at redondo beach yesterday. marin...
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., a congressional hearing is underway on the nuclear disaster in japan. senate and natural resources committee is gathering information on the current situation at the damaged nuclear plant and its implications for nuclear safety in the u.s. >>> and in japan, the officials there wall the situation very grave after confirming that highly toxic plutonium is seeking from the plant. plant operators say the amount of the pleau toneium is not a -- plutonium is not a risk to humans. but it's evidence that there is a leakage from the facility. >>> hitting a wall, what libyan rebels have been stopped. >>> a muslim civil rights hear something going on right now in washington, d.c. we'll find out about the testimony by a member of the san francisco-based group. >>> good morning. we'll have lows in the 40s and then more clouds in the morning and then fewer in the afternoon. tomorrow mid- to upper 70s are possible. >>> in libya today, government troops drove back an assault of rebel sources on moammar gadhafi's town. this comes after several easy days of opposition. t
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. >>> san francisco will join the nation in standing with japan tomorrow. vigils are planned in cities tomorrow night. tomorrow is also the 32nd anniversary of the three mile island meltdown in pennsylvania. >>> pacific gas and electric has started rewarding customers on the peninsula and san francisco who cut back on natural gas use after the deadly san bruno explosion. the utility has started sending $25 gift cards to people who reduced their spending in september. a member of our ktvu staff got her card in the mail, and shared it with us. the utility says it sent the cards to 150,000 customers. >>> time now, 8:39. thousands of people are expected to turn out for a free britney spears concert. the marquis is already up at the bill graham auditorium. the concert does again at noon. the pop star is going to be taping several songs for a later broadcast. the concert was supposed to be outside in the castro neighborhood, but was moved inside because of the weather. these tickets are free. but take a look at what we found this morning on craigslist. people are
. >>> san francisco will join the nation in standing with japan tomorrow. vigils are planned in cities tomorrow night. tomorrow is also the 32nd anniversary of the three mile island meltdown in pennsylvania. >>> pacific gas and electric has started rewarding customers on the peninsula and san francisco who cut back on natural gas use after the deadly san bruno explosion. the utility has started sending $25 gift cards to people who reduced their spending in september. a member...